HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
咳 — hey
- Reading
- hāi
- Meaning
- hey; alas; cough
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
咳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is hāi and it means hey; alas; cough. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
咳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 咳 (cough (interjection)) and 咳嗽 (cough).
Chinese words containing 咳
Frequently asked questions
What does 咳 mean in Chinese?
咳 means hey; alas; cough in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 咳 read?
咳 is read hāi. Reading it inside real words — 咳 and 咳嗽 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 咳 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 咳 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 咳 in a word?
A common word containing 咳 is 咳 (hāi) — "cough (interjection)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 咳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 咳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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